YEREVAN. – Even though Armenia’s Acting Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian is trying to deny the news about his probable dismissal, Zhoghovurd daily’s sources inform that this matter is seriously discussed, moreover, at his own wish, the daily reports.  

“It is likely that he will be appointed Armenia’s Ambassador to Switzerland, but with a special status. Also, Nalbandian will coordinate the activities of Armenia’s ambassadors in European countries. According to Zhoghovurd, well-known singer Charles Aznavour asked [Armenian President] Serzh Sargsyan to relieve him of his duties as Armenia’s Ambassador to Switzerland.    

It is likely that Acting EC [that is, Education and Science] Minister Armen Ashotyan likewise will be dismissed [and] be appointed Armenia’s Ambassador to France. [And] the name of [current Acting Diaspora Minister] Hranush Hakobyan is discussed as likely candidate as EC Minister. And, in her stead, Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute Director Hayk Demoyan will become Diaspora Minister,” Zhoghovurd writes.